Top 10 Cocktail Recipes For Summer In USA:
During the hot, sunny weather of summer - months that average 70 degrees F (20 C)* in much of the state and easily soar to over 100! There are so many cocktails and in the USA, we have a lot of those which are quite ideal for refreshing oneself. These top 10 summer cocktails are perfect whether you're throwing a party or lounging by the pool needing some refreshment. So without any further ado let's take a look at these mouth watering options shall we?
1. Margarita
Margarita The margarita is the perfect summer cocktail for those who like the refreshing kick of lime. Created with tequila, lime juice and triple sec - the ultimate quencher on a sweltering summer day. It is nice served on the rocks or blended with ice for a frozen version. Do not forget the salted rim for that special zing!
How to Make a Margarita:
2 oz tequila
1 oz lime juice
1 oz triple sec
Salt for the rim (optional)
To salt the rim, Wet a lime wedge and rub it around in... yep! Sugar again.... Dip into half sugar/half salts.
Add ice, tequila, lime juice and triple sec to a shaker.
Shake well and strain in glass over fresh Top with ice.
Garnish with a lime wheel.
2. Pina Colada
The Pina Colada is Perfect for the summer and as a tropical delight. A smooth rich rum based cocktail infused with coconut cream and pineapple juice. The Fuzzy Navel is a little taste of the tropics in the middle of winter, due to its sweet and fruity notes!
How to Make a Pina Colada:
2 oz rum
1 oz coconut cream
1 oz pineapple juice
Slice of pineapple and a cherry for garnish
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender with ice and blend until smooth.
Pour into a chilled glass.
Garnish with a pineapple slice and cherry on top.
Discover the Pina Colada
3. Mojito
A Mojito is a cool cocktail made with mint, lime, sugar, rum and soda water. It's light and clean, perfect for summer. It is super refreshing with the fresh mint and lime.
How to Make a Mojito:
2 oz rum
1 oz lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
6-8 fresh mint leaves
Soda water
Take a glass and muddle mint leaves with sugar.
Add lime juice and rum.
Ice then the soda water to fill up the glass.
Give it a good stir, and garnish with the mint sprig.
4. Strawberry Daiquiri
Strawberry Daiquiri~ A sweet and fruity summer cocktail. It is so simple with literally rum, strawberries that are sweetened and strained through a fine sieve if you blend your own drink at home with lime juice and simple syrup.
Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe:
2 oz rum
1 oz lime juice
1 oz simple syrup
1 cup fresh strawberries
Puree all ingredients with ice.
Pour into a chilled glass.
Garnish with a strawberry.
Try a Strawberry Daiquiri
5. Aperol Spritz
This makes a light and refreshing cocktail that you can enjoy sipping out on the deck in those lazy, hazy days of summer. Made with Aperol, prosecco and soda water served over ice in a wine glass garnished w/ an orange slice.
How to Make an Aperol Spritz:
3 oz prosecco
2 oz Aperol
1 oz soda water
Orange slice for garnish
Fill a glass with ice.
Pour in prosecco, Aperol,and soda water
Mix slowly and serve with a slice of orange.
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6. Mai Tai
Perfect for summer, the Mai Tai is a traditional tiki cocktail. Rum, lime juice, orgeat syrup and orange liqueur. Fruity, Sweet and Tasty this cocktail is.
How to Make a Mai Tai:
2 oz rum
1 oz lime juice
1/2 oz orgeat syrup
1/2 oz orange liqueur
Fine sea salt, lime wedge and mint sprig for garnish
Shake it all with ice.
Pour over a tall glass filled with ice.
Top off with a lime wedge and mint sprig.
7. Blue Lagoon
How you mix a Blue Lagoon - Ingredients. The Blue Lagoon is one very vibrant and pretty looking drink thanks to the blue curacao in there which lays on top of the other ingredients also making this cocktail rather fun. It includes vodka, blue curaçao and lemonade; it is refreshing and beautiful to the eye.
How to Make a Blue Lagoon:
1 oz vodka
1 oz blue curaçao
Lemonade
Lemon slice, and a cherry for garnish
Fill a glass with ice.
Add vodka and blue curaçao.
Add lemonade on top of fruit with a little bit of stir.
Lemon+ Cherry garnish
Explore the Blue Lagoon
8. Watermelon Margarita
Put a twist on the classic Margarita with Watermelon. This one uses fresh watermelon juice, tequila lime and triple sec. The cocktail is perfect for a summer barbecue.
Watermelon Margarita Recipe:
2 oz tequila
1 oz lime juice
1 oz triple sec
1 cup fresh watermelon juice
Watermelon slice for garnish
Mix all of the ingredients with ice until smooth.
Strain into a glass and garnish with watermelon slices.
Try a Watermelon Margarita
9. Pimm's Cup
Enter the Pimm's Cup, an ice-cold British cocktail ideal for summer. It comes in the form of Pimm's No. 1, lemonade and a selection of fresh fruits including strawberries, cucumber and mint.
How to Make a Pimm's Cup:
2 oz Pimm's No. 1
Lemonade
Strawberries - cucumber, mint (fresh fruit)
Pour ice and fresh fruit in your glass
Compliment with Pimm's No. 1, and lemonade as well.
Mix softly and top with additional fresh berries.
Discover the Pimm's Cup
10. Tequila Sunrise
History of the tequila sunrise is rich in calories, the Tequila Sunrise, a famous (or notorious) concoction that layers various colors reminiscent of a cocktail with an appearance evocative of its namesake. Ingredients: tequila, orange juice, grenadine This is a sweet, fruity summer cocktail
How to Make a Tequila Sunrise:
2 oz tequila
4 oz orange juice
1/2 oz grenadine
Slice of orange, cherry to garnish
Fill a glass with ice.
Stir in tequila and orange juice.
Layer in rocks glasses or Collins glass with grenadine slowly poured over the back of a spoon.
Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.
Conclusion
These top 10 summer cocktails are just the thing to help yourself cool off this season and lend a little energy to your get-togethers. Whether you lean towards the fruit, cream or a little crisp on what appeals to your palate we have it all here. Please remember to drink responsibly and Happy Summer!
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